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Digital transformation has changed from being an IT buzzword to a commonly used term. Over the past two years, interest in digital transformation has surged because of the increased dependence on remote working models resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Shifting an organization\u2019s applications and data to the cloud introduces numerous benefits, such as reducing operational costs and increasing competitive advantages. However, it also expands an organization\u2019s cyber attack surface and makes them more vulnerable to many cyber threats.<\/p>\n

Cybersecurity has become a necessity in almost every industry. But even for technology companies, the nuances of cybersecurity may be outside the domain of the organization\u2019s expertise.<\/p>\n

To counter growing cyber threats, organizations of all sizes and industries work daily to strengthen their cyber defenses. Investing in cybersecurity awareness training and installing the latest technological security products (both software and hardware) are how most organizations combat the increased volume of cyber threats. However, in a complex threat landscape that changes almost daily, countering all risks is complicated, and can take a lot of resources if you are going to manage network security on your own.<\/p>\n

This article discusses a new cloud-native network security deployment service used to inspect and protect against malicious ingress, egress, and east-west traffic within an organization\u2019s network: network security as a service (NSaaS). It also introduces Trend Micro Cloud One\u2122 \u2014 Network Security as a pioneer solution in this field.<\/p>\n

What is network security as a service (NSaaS)?<\/span><\/p>\n

While it is possible to handle cybersecurity concerns by maintaining an in-house cybersecurity team, organizations can also opt for a solution such as network security as a service (NSaaS), alleviating their cybersecurity burden and freeing internal resources.<\/p>\n

NSaaS is a modern cloud solution run by a managed security service provider. NSaaS works by controlling and managing all security solutions installed on client network perimeters. The solutions managed include firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), security information and event management (SIEM), and anti-spam systems. It also monitors all digital interactions in the client IT environment to detect cyber threats early and respond to them quickly.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s IT environments are more complex than before. Modern IT environments span on-premises and cloud environments. The variety of users accessing these environments, such as organization employees, third-party vendors, contractors, sub-contractors, and other suppliers, has added even more complexity. The number of internet of things (IoT) devices is also growing, which means more entry points for cyber attackers to exploit.<\/p>\n

These emergent issues make handling the security of computer networks without seeking external help from a professionally managed service provider a daunting task, and one rife with potential errors. In cybersecurity, avoiding errors that lead to security problems is crucial because one mistake can ruin the entire business.<\/p>\n

An NSaaS provider does more than simply handle the security configuration issues of network perimeters. For instance, NSaaS also takes care of identity and access management and suggests security rules that all users must follow when accessing your IT environment.<\/p>\n

NSaaS: The answer to many network security challenges<\/span><\/p>\n

IT leaders worldwide appreciate the importance of cybersecurity\u2019s capability to mitigate cyber threats and respond to them quickly once they happen. For instance, your in-house cybersecurity teams are responsible for the following duties to ensure the security of your organization’s network:<\/p>\n